• Guest Wayne Madsen joins Alex to discuss a host of topics, including the Republican lead investigator in the House Committee on Oversight, Darrell Issa, and his past ties to car theft.The march towards war with Iran appears to be under way, with fresh reports that some 100,000 troops will be ready and waiting by March, should that conflict, or one with Syria go "hot."

Also, reporter Darrin McBreen unveils the hoax around Aspartame, marketed in a wide-array of products as a safe sugar substitute, but in reality a dangerous, artificial compound that should be avoided.